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[Regina]

So I wasn't able to start Wounded yet. I felt sick last night and laid in bed listening to my audio and finishing it then I spent almost an hour crying after I was done with that book. It really moved me.

[Leea]

Sounds like a moving book, Regina.

No worries Stacia. There I plenty to talk about with wounded.

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "So I wasn't able to start Wounded yet. I felt sick last night and laid in bed listening to my audio and finishing it then I spent almost an hour crying after I was d..."

I just bought this, Regina. I looked at it the other day and decided it was too much. But I love emotionally moving books, so it sounds like it's worth it.

[Kay]

I finished and I may be in the minority here. There were parts that I liked and some, not so much. Leea & Stacia....how far are you in? Regina, are you still planning on reading this?

[Regina]

Oh, I feel like such a buddy read flake, but I may not read it now .......

[Regina]

Unless Stacia and Leea love it. LOL.

[Kay]

Regina wrote: "Oh, I feel like such a buddy read flake, but I may not read it now ......."

No worries about it. We all have been there. I can't wait to hear what Leea and Stacia think.

[Regina]

Angie wrote: "I just bought this, Regina. I looked at it the other day and decided it was too much. But I love emotionally moving books, so it sounds like it's worth it. "

Oh I hope you enjoy it! Zarr's writing is so moving. Her endings are good, realistic but not a happily ever after. There is such beauty in what she is doing with this book. It is almost a fantasy -- what if a person you loved and missed from your past came back? Do you want that chance to just see them and be with them again?

[Tellulah]

Really enjoyed

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I've had that book forever Tellulah. I wanted to read it but their last name is my son's first name. Something about names throws me off sometimes.

Kay wrote: "I finished and I may be in the minority here. There were parts that I liked and some, not so much. Leea & Stacia....how far are you in? Regina, are you still planning o..."

I'm about halfway now and it's actually not that bad so far. I think I was expecting to not like it very much, so it's surpassing what I'd hoped. Although, I have a few random "huh?" thoughts here and there.

[Leea]

Finished , going to write my review... It was okay, I had a few issues and its going to be hard to put them into words for my review.

I'm going to start with Wendy, of course :) She's ahead of me so i'm going to catch up.

[Angie Elle]

I'm going to pick up again. Hopefully I can finish it soon.

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "Angie wrote: "I just bought this, Regina. I looked at it the other day and decided it was too much. But I love emotionally moving books, so it sounds like it's worth it. "

Oh I hope you enjoy it! ..."

Oh, I love 'What if' stories! The Family Man is one of my favorite movies. I just love that premise!

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

I take it back..Wounded is starting to crash and burn.

Whyyyy did I think it would be okay to read yet another hyped contemporary?

[Kay]

Stacia (the hype killer) wrote: "I take it back..Wounded is starting to crash and burn.

Whyyyy did I think it would be okay to read yet another hyped contemporary?"

I debated on giving it 2 stars but I liked how Raina's life was portrayed but didn't like the execution of the romance.

[Leea]

Did you read the Marine recruitment video scene? lmao! I finally finished my review and I may have to edit it.

I cannot wait to read your review Stacia.

[Kay]

Great review, Leea! It must have slipped my mind about the recruitment video...i don't remember...but I agree with your review about how it felt like one sometimes. Can't wait for Stacia to finish so that we can talk about it.

[Leea]

You know when Hunter (view spoiler)[ while injured and shot and can barely stand takes on 50 Iraqi soldiers buy himself. He was a Marine and this is what Marines do... It's actually how a Marine I once dated talked. I just thought it was over done. (hide spoiler)]

[Leea]

Sure... haha! Parts were not realistic. (view spoiler)[ Would you sleep with a prostitute without protection and without even asking her if she's clean? I mean it was hinted that she used condoms but come one... 10 years of being a prostitute and he does ask her one question. not real (hide spoiler)]

[Leea]

Yes, I thought the same thing.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Leea wrote: "Sure... haha! Parts were not realistic. [spoilers removed]"

Okay, I'd sort of peeked at a couple of the comments earlier but didn't want to look at too much for fear of repeating/copying someone else's thoughts in my review.

I am SO with you on that one though. It was a huge WTF for me.

What about the fact that (view spoiler)[two different people came back from the dead with no real explanation? And the brother came back twice...really??? (hide spoiler)]

I had to 2 star it and I was almost wanting to go down to 1 because I only really enjoyed the first few chapters and the very end, but I already met my ranty review quota for the month, so I kept it less ranty.

Sorry I dragged you guys into this one. The next time you see me wanting to push a super-hyped book for a buddy read, just shake me and tell me no.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Kay wrote: "Leea....Seriously!!! I would think that he'd ask about that too. I don't even recall the hinting of condoms but she did take BC pills.

I also thought them getting married and then her going to th..."

This made me pause too, but since I know nothing about the military, I didn't feel like I could comment much about it.

[Regina]

Was the setting Iraq? Are there prostitutes? I thought I remembered reading that there are none in Afghanistan and Iraq but that was early in the wars like 2003. Maybe things changed but culturally it would very hard for prostitutes to exist wouldn't it?

[Regina]

Out of curiosity I started way too early this morning - -I was up, tired and couldn't go back to sleep. The story definitely pulled me in. I skimmed a lot and I don't think it is well written, but she had a good idea. Too bad it wasn't edited more. Knowing it falls apart, I likely won't continue.

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "Out of curiosity I started way too early this morning - -I was up, tired and couldn't go back to sleep. The story definitely pulled me in. I skimmed a lot and I don't..."

I jumped on the bandwagon and bought this, too. Now I'm thinking maybe I should return it.

[Tellulah]

A fun fast read about a hostage taking at a wedding. But more lighthearted than not.

[Angie Elle]

Regina wrote: "Angie wrote: "Regina wrote: "Out of curiosity I started way too early this morning - -I was up, tired and couldn't go back to sleep. The story definitely pulled me in...."

Thank you!

[Courtney]

I'm reading . It's very long!

[Kay]

Regina wrote: "Was the setting Iraq? Are there prostitutes? I thought I remembered reading that there are none in Afghanistan and Iraq but that was early in the wars like 2003. Maybe things changed but culturally..."

Yes, the setting is Iraq. there are no other prostitutes in the story nor does she have a pimp. Her clients just show up at her house to exchange money for sex. She does this from the first Gulf War to the 2nd.

[Kay]

I finished which was okay for a indie YA. Not sure what to read next and I don't know what mood I'm in.

Hope everyone is having a good Saturday.

[Regina]

Kay wrote: "Regina wrote: "Was the setting Iraq? Are there prostitutes? I thought I remembered reading that there are none in Afghanistan and Iraq but that was early in the wars like 2003. Maybe things changed..."

I just looked this up on Wiki and thought this was interesting: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitu...

Thanks Kay! I am at the part where (view spoiler)[the hero was dumped by his girlfriend and is about to go back and then there is now a flashback with Raini after the gulfwar (hide spoiler)]

[Kay]

That's interesting, Regina...especially how it says that women are exploited mainly from the wealthy. The story didn't mention any wealthy as the girl's clients.

Regina, you are at the parts that are still interesting. So, you decided that you will continue reading this book?

[Regina]

I likely will continue until I feel like it is silly. Just reading the beginning makes me feel like this was a huge missed opportunity.

I thought it was interesting that the private contractors in Iraq brought in foreign prostitutes.

[Regina]

I guess I mean b/c it is an interesting story but it is not that well written but I think it could have been better with an editor and maybe more beta readers -- and if she consulted with military people (considering your comments above).

[Kay]

Yes...the foreign prostitutes. That's interesting too.

I did like the whole premise of the book and really enjoyed the background of Raina and all that she went through. You are so right about the writing. If she had the right tools, the execution could have been so much better.

[Leea]

I remember hearing that countries with the sticktest sexual norms like Iraq have the most prostitution.

I'm loving ... I'm half way through and I cannot wait to finish a few things so I can continue reading. I love Jules! I love Cosmo and Jane!

[Gwennie]

Oh man, it was so good! I think it was up there as one of my favorites.

[Regina]

Mine too. :) What do you think of Jules, Wendy? I love the new side to Cosmo. The end is so damned (view spoiler)[sad -- what's her name's death and the effect on her husband :( and the team. (hide spoiler)]

ETA Wendy don't read the spoiler. I thought you were finished. Only click if you finished. Yikes.

[Leea]

Crap crapity crap!! You two are killing me. I want to finish so bad... damn life obligations.

[Gwennie]

Oh, I'm totally done, don't worry, hahaha. I couldn't put it down. I just haven't updated my review yet.

I LOOVED Jules! (view spoiler)[At first I was worried, afraid that I'd be upset that Robin was 'straight', but since Jules got so angry at Adam for his 'turning a straight man gay' comment that I thought she' pull it out. Showing the otherside of coming out was brilliant. I liked Robin and I liked how Jules didn't really blame him. He knew he was struggling, he just wants more for himself at this point. It was good. I loved it. I'm so eager for book 11 now. (hide spoiler)]

I loved Cosmo!!!! The other side of him was so sweet. I loved how he was really very tender and romantic. AND, I've been begging for a slow going romance where they were happy to just fall in love with each other, and the drama is from outside influence and not from their own stubbornness. She finally gave me what I'd been asking for, and it was perfect. I really do think it was up there as one of my favorites, if not my total favorite so far.

The end was (view spoiler)[SOO sad. I absolutely cried when Cosmo was telling her about how Murphy died in that moment. I actually cried multiple times in this book. I cried when Cosmo told Jane the truth about 'the story', and a few other times. It was very emotional (hide spoiler)].

(Sorry Leea!!!!)

[Leea]

I dying on the inside...

[Regina]

LMAOOOOO!

Wendy I agree .... maybe for Leea's sanity I should wait to comment, lol.

[Stacia (the 2010 club)]

Leea....hahaha.

[Gwennie]

hahahahaha, okay, that works. I don't want to break Leea's heart like that. ;)

[Leea]

off to the store... Dang Garrett's birthday party tomorrow is cutting into my lazy reading time.

Go ahead... i'm now determined to finish this tonight.

[Gwennie]

Hahahaha! Text me when you do.

[Leea]

You know I will. The whole time. Lol!!

[Gwennie]

Hahaha! I can't wait to see what you think.

[Courtney]

I'm also going to start reading since the other book is so long. I figured that I would need breaks.

[Tellulah]

Leea wrote: "off to the store... Dang Garrett's birthday party tomorrow is cutting into my lazy reading time.

Go ahead... i'm now determined to finish this tonight."

Hahaha Leea, I LOVE other parents who get resentful of losing reading time for things like bday parties. :)